Jan. 13, 2017 — House Vote 58 Fiscal 2017 Budget Resolution — Adoption Adoption of the concurrent resolution that includes reconciliation instructions for the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees as well as the Senate Finance and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees to develop legislation to reduce the deficit by at least $1 billion each over a 10-year period by January 27, 2017, which is expected to repeal parts of the 2010 health care law. The concurrent resolution also would set broad spending and revenue targets over the next 10 years. It would allow $3.3 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2017. Adopted 227-198. Congressional Record p. H530-H531

Jan. 13, 2017 — House Vote 57 Fiscal 2017 Budget Resolution — Democratic Substitute Yarmuth, D-Ky., substitute amendment that does not contain any reconciliation instructions, and thus would not trigger a process in which the Senate could pass legislation to repeal the 2010 health care law by a simple majority vote. The amendment would allow $3.3 trillion in new budget authority for fiscal 2017 and would provide for the revision of allocations for unspecified legislation related to additional infrastructure investments and tax overhaul if the measure would not increase the deficit. Rejected in Committee of the Whole 149-272. Congressional Record p. H515-H520, H530

Jan. 13, 2017 — Considered by the House. Congressional Record p. H490-H520, H529-H531

Jan. 13, 2017 — House Vote 56 Fiscal 2017 Budget Resolution and Defense Secretary Waiver — Rule Adoption of the rule (H Res 48) that would provide for House floor consideration of a fiscal 2017 budget resolution (S Con Res 3) that would include reconciliation instructions for legislation intended to be used to repeal parts of the 2010 health care overhaul. It also would provide for consideration of a bill (S 84) that would exempt the first person appointed as Defense secretary after the bill's enactment from a requirement for a seven-year waiting period before former servicemembers can be appointed to the position, which would provide a waiver for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the position, retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis. Adopted 235-188. Congressional Record p. H489-H490

Jan. 13, 2017 — House Vote 55 Fiscal 2017 Budget Resolution and Defense Secretary Waiver — Previous Question Woodall, R-Ga., motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 48) that would provide for House floor consideration of a fiscal 2017 budget resolution (S Con Res 3) that would include reconciliation instructions for legislation intended to be used to repeal parts of the 2010 health care overhaul. It also would provide for consideration of a bill (S 84) that would exempt the first person appointed as Defense secretary after the bill's enactment from a requirement for a seven-year waiting period before former servicemembers can be appointed to the position, which would provide a waiver for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the position, retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis. Motion agreed to 234-179. Congressional Record p. H489

Jan. 12, 2017 — Received in the House and held at the desk. Congressional Record p. H400

Jan. 12, 2017 — Senate Vote 26 Fiscal 2017 Budget Resolution — Adoption Adoption of the concurrent resolution that would set broad spending and revenue targets over the next 10 years. It would set budget authority at $3.3 trillion for fiscal 2017, increasing it to $4.1 trillion by fiscal 2022 and $4.9 trillion by fiscal 2026. The concurrent resolution would also include reconciliation instructions for the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees as well as the Senate Finance and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees to come up with at least $1 billion each in deficit reduction over a 10-year period by January 27, 2017, which is expected to be used to repeal certain provisions of the 2010 health care overhaul. Adopted 51-48. Note: Jan. 12, 2017, on the legislative day Jan. 11, 2017. Congressional Record p. S268

Jan. 12, 2017 — Senate Vote 25 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Brown, D-Ohio, motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Brown amendment no. 86 that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would make changes to Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, or federal requirements for private health insurance unless the Congressional Budget Office deems such changes would not reduce benefits or affordability for children's health insurance. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 49-49. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Jan. 12, 2017, on the legislative day Jan. 11, 2017. Congressional Record p. S265

Jan. 12, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Brown, D-Ohio, amendment no. 86 is not germane, sustained by the chair. (In the legislative day of January 11, 2017.) Congressional Record p. S265

Jan. 12, 2017 — Brown, D-Ohio, amendment no. 86, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would make changes to Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, or federal requirements for private health insurance unless the Congressional Budget Office deems such changes would not reduce benefits or affordability for children's health insurance; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. (In the legislative day of January 11, 2017.) Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S253-S265

Jan. 12, 2017 — Senate Vote 24 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Hatch, R-Utah, motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Brown, D-Ohio, point of order against the Hatch amendment no. 180 that is related to Social Security and is a side-by-side to Brown, D-Ohio, amendment no. 86. Motion rejected 51-47. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Jan. 12, 2017, on the legislative day Jan. 11, 2017. Congressional Record p. S264-S265

Jan. 12, 2017 — Brown, D-Ohio, point of order that the Hatch amendment no. 180 is not germane, sustained by the chair. (In the legislative day of January 11, 2017.) Congressional Record p. S264-S265

Jan. 12, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., for Hatch, R-Utah, amendment no. 180, related to Social Security, fell when the Brown, D-Ohio, point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. (In the legislative day of January 11, 2017.) Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S263-S265

Jan. 12, 2017 — Senate Vote 23 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Gillibrand, motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Gillibrand, D-N.Y., amendment no. 82 that would reduce access to women's health care, including reproductive health services and birth control through repealing provisions of the 2010 health care overhaul. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 49-49. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Jan. 12, 2017, on the legislative day Jan. 11, 2017. Congressional Record p. S264

Jan. 12, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Gillibrand, D-N.Y., amendment no. 82 is not germane, sustained by the chair. (In the legislative day of January 11, 2017.) Congressional Record p. S264

Jan. 12, 2017 — Senate Vote 22 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Fischer, R-Neb., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Gillibrand, D-N.Y., point of order against the Fischer, R-Neb., amendment no. 184. Motion rejected 52-46. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Jan. 12, 2017, on the legislative day Jan. 11, 2017. Congressional Record p. S263-S264

Jan. 12, 2017 — Gillibrand, D-N.Y., point of order that Fischer, R-Neb., amendment no. 184 is not germane, sustained by the chair. (In the legislative day of January 11, 2017.) Congressional Record p. S263-S264

Jan. 12, 2017 — Fischer, R-Neb., amendment no. 184, related to health care for women, fell when the Gillibrand, D-N.Y., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. (In the legislative day of January 11, 2017.) Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S263

Jan. 12, 2017 — Full committee proceeding held by the House Rules Committee.

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., unanimous consent request that the Senate vote in relation to the following amendments in the order listed, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect; further that there be no second-degree amendments in order to the amendments listed: Fischer, R-Neb., amendment no. 184, Gillibrand, D-N.Y., amendment no. 82, Hatch, R-Utah, amendment no. 180, Brown, D-Ohio, amendment no. 86; further that the pending amendments, aside from these listed, be withdrawn; that no further amendments be in order, and that following disposition of the Brown amendment, the Senate vote on adoption of the resolution, as amended, if amended, agreed to by unanimous consent. (Following the agreement, Enzi, R-Wyo., received unanimous consent to vitiate the request. He then made a modified request, before the Senate again agreed to this original unanimous consent request.) Congressional Record p. S262-S263

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., unanimous consent request that following the disposition of the Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 83, the Senate vote in relation to the following amendments in the order listed, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect; further, that there be no second-degree amendments in order to the amendments listed: Alexander, R-Tenn., amendment no. 174, Klobuchar, D-Minn., amendment no. 178, Wyden, D-Ore., amendment no. 188; finally, that the Klobuchar amendment no. 172 be withdrawn, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S260

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., unanimous consent request that Senator Corker, R-Tenn., be recognized to offer amendment no. 106 and that the amendment be reported by number; further that there then be two minutes of debate on the amendment to be controlled by Senator Corker or his designee, and following the use or yielding back of time, the amendment be withdrawn, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., unanimous consent request that following the disposition of the Casey, D-Pa., amendment no. 61, the Senate vote in relation to the following amendments in the order listed, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect; further, that there be no second-degree amendments in order to the amendments listed: Barrasso, R-Wyo., no. 181, Hatch, R-Utah, no. 179, and Menendez, D-N.J. no. 83, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., unanimous consent request that the following amendments be called up en bloc and reported by number, and that they be considered following disposition of the Stabenow, D-Mich., amendment no. 94: Cantwell, D-Wash., amendment no. 143; Brown, D-Ohio, amendment no. 86; and Coons amendment no. 126, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S253

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Coons, D-Del., amendment no. 126, that would would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would permit lifetime limits on health care coverage; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. , withdrawn by unanimous consent. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S253-S263

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Cantwell, D-Wash., amendment no. 143, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would change Medicare, Medicaid, or the number of American enrolled in private health insurance that would reduce the revenue of hospitals and other health care providers; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, withdrawn by unanimous consent. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S253-S263

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 21 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Wyden, D-Ore., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Wyden amendment no. 188 that is related to drug prices. Motion rejected 47-51. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S262

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Wyden, D-Ore., amendment no. 188 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S262

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 19 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Alexander, R-Tenn., motion to waive applicable sections of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order against the Alexander amendment no. 174 that is related to Social Security and Medicare. Motion rejected 49-49. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S261

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that Alexander, R-Tenn., amendment no. 174 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S261

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 18 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Sanders, I-Vt., motion to waive applicable sections of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 81 that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that the Congressional Budget Office certifies would increase the number of uninsured Americans, decrease Medicaid enrollment in states that expanded Medicaid, or increase the required state share of Medicaid spending. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 48-50. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act.
Congressional Record p. S260

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 83 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S260

Jan. 11, 2017 — Wyden, D-Ore., amendment no. 188, related to drug prices, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S262

Jan. 11, 2017 — Alexander, R-Tenn., amendment no. 174, related to Social Security and Medicare, fell when the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S260-S261

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 17 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Hatch, R-Utah, motion to waive applicable sections of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Menendez, D-N.J, point of order against the Hatch amendment no. 179 that is related to Medicaid and housing. Motion rejected 51-47. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S259-S260

Jan. 11, 2017 — Menendez, D-N.J., point of order that Hatch, R-Utah, amendment no. 179 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S259-S260

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., for Hatch, R-Utah, amendment no. 179, related to housing and Medicaid, fell when the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S258-S260

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 16 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Barrasso, R-Wyo., motion to waive applicable sections of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order against the Barrasso amendment no. 181 that is a side-by-side to the Casey, D-Pa., amendment no. 61. Motion rejected 47-51. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S259

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the Barrasso, R-Wyo., amendment no. 181 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S259

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., for Barrasso, R-Wyo., amendment no. 181, fell when the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. (Side-by-side amendment to the Casey, D-Pa., amendment no. 61.) Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S258-S259

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 15 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Casey, D-Pa., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Casey amendment no. 61 that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would limit, reduce, or eliminate access to care for anyone with a pre-existing condition, place a lifetime or annual cap on health insurance coverage for someone with a disability or chronic condition, or that would allow a health plan to discriminate based on health. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 49-49. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Casey, D-Pa., amendment no. 61 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 14 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Tester, D-Mont., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Tester amendment no. 104 that would authorize funding for the privatizing of Veterans Affairs health care. There would be no process for waiving the point of order that would be created in the amendment. Motion rejected 48-50. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S256-S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that Tester, D-Mont., amendment no. 104 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S256-S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 13 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Flake, R-Ariz., motion to waive applicable sections of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order against the Flake amendment no. 176 related to veteran housing. Motion rejected 50-48. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S256

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 176 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S256

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., for Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 176, related to housing for veterans, fell when the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S254-S256

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 12 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Baldwin, D-Wis., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Baldwin amendment no. 81 that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would reduce the number of young Americans enrolled in health insurance, alter the provision of the2010 health care overhaul that allows children to stay on their parent's health plan until age 26, or increases premiums for young Americans with private insurance. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 48-50. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S255-S256

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that Baldwin, D-WIs., amendment no. 81 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S255-S256

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Manchin, D-W.Va., amendment no. 64 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S254

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the Heller, R-Nev., amendment no. 167 is not germane, sustained by the chair. (Side-by-side to Baldwin, D-Wis., amendment no. 81.) Congressional Record p. S255

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 11 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Heller, R-Nev., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order against the Heller amendment no. 167 that is related to Social Security. Motion rejected 51-47. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S255

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., for Heller, R-Nev., amendment no. 167, related to Social Security, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment was not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S254-S255

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 10 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Manchin, D-W.Va., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Manchin amendment no. 64 that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that the Congressional Budget Office determines would cause an increase in the rate of uninsured individuals in rural communities in an amount great enough to financially weaken rural hospitals or clinics, or that would reduce federal funds for rural hospitals. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 51-47. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S254

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 9 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Barrasso, R-Wyo., motion to waive all applicable sections of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Manchin, D-W.Va., point of order against the Barrasso amendment no. 173. Motion rejected 51-47. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S253

Jan. 11, 2017 — Manchin, D-W.Va., point of order that the Barrasso, R-Wyo., amendment no. 173, is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S253

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., for Barrasso, R-Wyo., amendment no. 173, fell when the Manchin, D-W.Va., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. (Side-by-side to the Manchin, D-W.Va., amendment no. 64.) Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S252-S253

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Tester, D-Mont., amendment no. 104, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would authorize funding for the privatizing of Veterans Affairs health care; there would be no process for waiving the point of order that would be created in the amendment, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 8 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive King, I-Maine, motion to waive section 904 of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the King amendment no. 60 that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would reduce health insurance access to individuals based on their occupations, unless legislation provides comparable benefits. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 48-50. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S252

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the King, I-Maine, amendment no. 60, is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S252

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Stabenow, D-Mich.., amendment no. 94, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that the Congressional Budget Office determines would reduce access to mental health care through eliminating or reducing federal assistance, or reducing the affordability of coverage; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, withdrawn by unanimous consent. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S263

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Manchin, D-W.Va., amendment no. 63, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would reduce the expansion of access to substance use disorders through Medicaid expansion; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, withdrawn by unanimous consent. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S263

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Gillibrand, D-N.Y., amendment no. 82, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would reduce access to women's health care, including reproductive health services and birth control through repealing provisions of the 2010 health care overhaul; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S264

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt.., for Menendez, D-N.J., amendment no. 83, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that the Congressional Budget Office certifies would increase the number of uninsured Americans, decrease Medicaid enrollment in states that expanded Medicaid, or increase the required state share of Medicaid spending. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S260

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for King, I-Maine, amendment no. 60, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would reduce health insurance access to individuals based on their occupations, unless legislation provides comparable benefits; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S252

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Casey, D-Pa., amendment no. 61, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would limit, reduce, or eliminate access to care for anyone with a pre-existing condition, place a lifetime or annual cap on health insurance coverage for someone with a disability or chronic condition, or that would allow a health plan to discriminate based on health; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S257

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Baldwin, D-Wis., amendment no. 81, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would reduce the number of young Americans enrolled in health insurance, alter the provision of the 2010 health care overhaul that allows children to stay on their parent's health plan until age 26, or increases premiums for young Americans with private insurance; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment was not germane was sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S249-S256

Jan. 11, 2017 — Senate Vote 7 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Sanders, I-Vt., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Nelson, D-Fla. amendment no. 13 that would ban the Senate from considering legislation that repeals the closing of the gap in coverage in the Medicare prescription drug program under part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, unless three-fifths of Senators vote to waive the point of order. Motion rejected 47-51. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S251-S252

Jan. 11, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that, the Nelson, D-Fla., amendment no. 13 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S251-S252

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Nelson, D-Fla., amendment no. 13, that would ban the Senate from considering legislation that repeals the closing of the gap in coverage in the Medicare prescription drug program under part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S252

Jan. 11, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Manchin, D-W.Va., amendment no. 64, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that the Congressional Budget Office determines would cause an increase in the rate of uninsured individuals in rural communities in an amount great enough to financially weaken rural hospitals or clinics, or that would reduce federal funds for rural hospitals; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S249-S254

Jan. 11, 2017 — Considered by the Senate. Congressional Record p. S224-S268

Jan. 10, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., unanimous consent request that when the Senate completes its business on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, it adjourn until 12 noon, Wednesday, Jan. 11; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; finally, that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of S Con Res 3, with three hours of debate remaining on the resolution for the majority and three hours for the minority, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S220

Jan. 10, 2017 — Senate Vote 6 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Sanders, I-Vt., motion to waive applicable sections of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Sanders amendment no. 19 that would result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits under Social Security, increase the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or that would reduce benefits of Medicare or Medicaid. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 49-49. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S191

Jan. 10, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Sanders, I-Vt., amendment no. 19 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S191

Jan. 10, 2017 — Senate Vote 5 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Waive Flake, R-Ariz., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order against the Flake amendment no. 52 that would create a reserve fund relating to protections for the elderly, which could include "strengthening" Social Security and Medicare, "improving" Medicaid and housing, and returning regulation of health insurance markets to states, so long as the legislation would not increase the deficit over a 10 year period. Motion rejected 31-67. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S191

Jan. 10, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the Flake amendment no. 52 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S191

Jan. 10, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., for Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 52, that would create a reserve fund relating to protections for the elderly, which could include "strengthening" Social Security and Medicare, "improving" Medicaid and housing, and returning regulation of health insurance markets to states, so long as the legislation would not increase the deficit over a 10 year period, fell when the Sanders, I-Vt., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S187-S191

Jan. 10, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., amendment no. 19, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits under Social Security, increase the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or that would reduce benefits of Medicare or Medicaid; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S184-S187, S187-S191

Jan. 10, 2017 — Thune, R-S.D., unanimous consent request that the Senate recess on Jan. 10, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings and the time in recess count equally against S Con Res 3; further, that Sen. Sanders, I-Vt., or his designee control the time from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and finally, that there be two minutes equally divided in the usual form prior to the vote on the Flake, R-Ariz., amendment, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S184

Jan. 10, 2017 — Considered by the Senate. Congressional Record p. S184-S187, S187-S199

Jan. 9, 2017 — Daines, R-Mont., unanimous consent request unanimous consent that it be in order to call up the Flake, R-Ariz., amendment no. 52, and that at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, the Senate vote in relation to Flake amendment; further, that following the disposition of the Flake amendment, there be two minutes of debate, equally divided in the usual form, prior to the vote in relation to the Sanders, I-Vt., amendment No. 19, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S151

Jan. 9, 2017 — Daines, R-Mont., unanimous consent request that when the Senate completes its business on Monday, January 9, 2017, it adjourn until 12 noon, Tuesday, January 10; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; finally, that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of S Con Res 3, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S161

Jan. 9, 2017 — Senate Vote 4 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Medicare and Medicaid Point of Order Hirono, D-Hawaii, motion to waive section 305(b) of the Budget Act and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Sanders, I-Vt., for Hirono amendment no. 20 that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would privatize or raise the eligibility age of Medicare, or that would block grant, impose per capita spending caps, or decrease coverage of Medicaid. The ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate. Motion rejected 49-47. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S138

Jan. 9, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Sanders, I-Vt., for Hirono, D-Hawaii, amendment no. 20 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S137-S138

Jan. 9, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., for Hirono, D-Hawaii, amendment no. 20, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would privatize or raise the eligibility age of Medicare, or that would block grants, impose per capita spending caps, or decrease coverage of Medicaid; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the amendment is not germane was sustained by the chair. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S125-S138

Jan. 9, 2017 — Sanders, I-Vt., amendment no. 19, that would ban legislation from being considered in the Senate that would result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits under Social Security, increase the retirement age, privatize Social Security, or that would reduce benefits of Medicare or Medicaid; the ban would be waived by a three-fifths vote of the Senate, pending at recess. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S125-S151, S161-S179

Jan. 5, 2017 — McConnell, R-Ky., unanimous consent request, that when the Senate completes its business on Thursday, Jan, 5, 2017, it adjourn until 12:45 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the Senate stand in recess, to then proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Representatives under the provisions of S Con Res 2, for the counting of the electoral ballots; further, that upon dissolution of the joint session, the Senate stand adjourned until 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2017; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; finally, that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of S Con Res 3, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S121

Jan. 5, 2017 — Senate Vote 2 Fiscal 2017 Budget Resolution — Motion to Waive Kaine, D-Va., motion to waive section 305(b) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the Kaine amendment no. 8 that would ban the consideration of legislation that the Congressional Budget Office determines would reduce the number of Americans enrolled in health insurance coverage, increase health insurance premiums, or reduce the scope and scale of health care benefits when compared to the 2010 health care overhaul (P L 111-148). The ban could be waived by a three-fifths majority of the Senate. Motion rejected 48-52. Note: A three-fifths majority vote (60) of the total Senate is required to waive the Budget Act. Congressional Record p. S95

Jan. 5, 2017 — Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order that the Kaine, D-Va., amendment no. 8 is not germane, sustained by the chair. Congressional Record p. S95

Jan. 5, 2017 — Kaine, D-Va., amendment no. 8, related to a point of order in regards to health care legislation, fell when the Enzi, R-Wyo., point of order against the amendment was sustained. Amendment text. Congressional Record p. S79-S95

Jan. 5, 2017 — Considered by the Senate. Congressional Record p. S75-S106, S107

Jan. 4, 2017 — McConnell, R-Ky., unanimous consent request that when the Senate completes its business on Jan. 4, 2017, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; finally, that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of S Con Res 3, agreed to by unanimous consent. Congressional Record p. S71

Jan. 4, 2017 — Considered by the Senate. Congressional Record p. S31, S31-S45

Jan. 4, 2017 — Senate Vote 1 Fiscal 2017 Budget — Motion to Proceed McConnell, R-Ky., motion to proceed to the concurrent resolution that would set broad spending and revenue targets over the next 10 years. It would set budget authority at $3.3 trillion for fiscal 2017, increasing it to $4.1 trillion by fiscal 2022 and $4.9 trillion by fiscal 2026. The concurrent resolution would also include reconciliation instructions for the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees as well as the Senate Finance and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees to come up with at least $1 billion each in deficit reduction over a 10-year period by January 27, 2017, which is expected to be used to repeal certain provisions of the 2010 health care overhaul. Motion agreed to 51-48. Congressional Record p. S30-S31